emory university homes: Medlock Park - No Commute Emory Neighborhood - 05/16/16 03:39 AM
While Emory commuters from outside the Atlanta Perimeter are gathering their children and rushing to their cars, homeowners in placid Medlock Park are still snoozing, or enjoying a second cup of coffee.
As North Decatur Road, the main conduit to the Emory community (Emory Hospital, Emory University, Eggleston Children’s Hospital, the Center for Disease Control ) creeps with traffic, many Medlock Park residents walk, bike or catch an Emory Shuttle Bus to work in the area.
Medlock Park residents are also fortunate to have nearby shopping centers with grocery stores, restaurants and shops, including a new Walmart, the DeKalb Farmers Market and soon to open Sprouts Market. There is also … (0 comments)

emory university homes: Mortgage Interest Deduction Survival - 02/12/12 08:54 AM
Posted on February 9, 2012 by atlantadecaturhomes  

The American Dream and home ownership have been partners for a long time.
One of the cornerstones of our American housing policy has been the Home Mortgage Deduction, which has been in place since the inception of the tax code in 1913, and allows homeowners to deduct mortgage interest from their taxes.  The tax deduction on home mortgage interest lowers the cost of owning a home significantly.
The housing industry and prospective homeowners and sellers are facing many threats to a quick recovery. 
Limited availability of long-term, fixed-rate mortgages Minimum down payments … (0 comments)

emory university homes: Medlock Park Neighborhood-847 Scott Circle,Decatur GA - 03/26/11 03:31 PM
Posted on March 27, 2011 by atlantadecaturhomes
Medlock Park Neighborhood
The Medlock Park neighborhood in Decatur is located North of North Druid Hills Road and East of Scott Boulevard.  The area is less than 3 miles from Emory University/CDC, and shopping, with easy access to I-78, I-285 and Decatur - just a short 20-minutes drive to downtown Atlanta  and the Airport.  Home prices range from $150,000 - $360,000.  Medlock Park is a popular location for first-time homeowners and for employees and students of nearby Emory University.  Small bungalows and brick ranches dominate, but yards are generous.
Currently Available - 847 Scott … (1 comments)

emory university homes: Is real estate in Atlanta improving? Homes for sale in Atlanta - 03/03/11 04:50 AM
Real estate in Atlanta appears to be improving, according to a recent Atlanta Journal article that states: Atlanta is one of seven metro areas that is experiencing a year-over-year price increase! 

 
Nationally, we may never experience the "go-go" markets  of the past -  real estate in some parts of the country will flourish and others will flounder as the economy of the country moves along.  Recovery in diverse neighborhoods in large metropolitan cities, like Atlanta,  will recover at different times as well.  Homes for sale in Atlanta's outlying areas will take longer to sell in the future, as buyers flock to neighborhoods that are closer … (0 comments)